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A proposed letter from the Ligonier Valley Police Commission to Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli is being called a “slap in the face” to the officers on the force.

Aborted letter to Westmoreland DA, seeking outcome of raid on Ligonier Valley police station, angers officers

A proposed letter from the Ligonier Valley Police Commission to Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli is being called a “slap in the face” to the officers on the force. The police commission this week discussed sending the ...

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ArchieNyga had been a regular at the store more than 20 years, since it opened in 2002. He lingered at the lottery counter to bid farewell to the handful of employees before they locked up for the final time.

Community Supermarket employees, customers bid farewell to Harrison store

Archie Nyga drove about a half-mile in his electric wheelchair Wednesday to Community Supermarket in Harrison to buy lottery tickets. The 75-year-old, a resident of nearby Sheldon Park, was too late. The grocery store was preparing to close its doors fo...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 10h

Pat Narduzzi's bold decisions on 4th down paid off in Pitt's upset over Florida State. With a 62.5% conversion rate this season, the Panthers show no signs of slowing down.

Pitt football notebook: Offensive efficiency gives Panthers latitude to be bold on 4th down

It didn’t take long for Pat Narduzzi to boldly roll the dice in Pitt’s eventual road upset over 25th-ranked Florida State last weekend. Three plays into the Panthers’ opening possess...

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Serious crash on I-79 near mile marker 50.1 results in one fatality and critical injuries. Authorities investigating. Details:

Monroeville man killed in crash on I-79 berm

A driver was killed and his passenger seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash early Wednesday on a berm along Interstate 79, state police said. Travis Brown, 37, of Monroeville was driving a Ford E...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 11h

Pitt basketball secures another top recruit! Chase Foster, a 4-star power forward, commits to the Panthers. Full details on his journey from IMG Academy to Pitt:

Pitt basketball adds another 4-star 2026 recruit in power forward Chase Foster

Jeff Capel and Pitt men’s basketball struck again Wednesday, landing a second four-star Class of 2026 prospect this weekend in power forward Chase Foster. Foster, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound recruit out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., joins his teamm...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 12h

Could the Pirates see multiple Gold Glove winners this year? Jared Triolo and Tommy Pham are both in the running for their exceptional fielding.

Pirates have Gold Glove finalists in utility fielder Jared Triolo, left fielder Tommy Pham

After having a Gold Glove winner in three of the past four seasons, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to produce multiple winners in the same season. Jared Triolo, a 2024 National League Gold Glove...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 12h

With subsidies at risk, Pennie projects a sharp increase in health insurance premiums across PA. How will your county be affected?

Pennie projects average Obamacare premiums more than doubling if subsidies are cut

Pennsylvanians who rely on Obamacare could see monthly costs more than double if Congress fails to extend enhanced subsidies for the program, according to the latest figures from Pennie, the state&rsq...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 13h

Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin faces his old nemesis Joe Flacco again, as the veteran QB starts for the Bengals.

Whether he likes it or not, Steelers' Mike Tomlin ready to face old nemesis Joe Flacco

Mike Tomlin has one reason to be upset that the Cleveland Browns traded Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals last week. Scratch that. Make it 10 reasons. That’s the number of times that Flacco started and has beaten the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 13h

Late-night motorcycle accident claims the life of a young Pittsburgh man on I-279. Click for more: https://triblive.com/local/motorcyclist-killed-on-i-279-in-pittsburgh/

Motorcyclist killed on I-279 in Pittsburgh

A Pittsburgh man was killed when he lost control of his motorcyle late Tuesday and crashed on Interstate 279 in the city, Pennsylvania State Police said. Derrick Johnson, Jr., 23, was driving southbou...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 14h

The countdown to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh has begun! Gear up with exclusive items from the Steelers Pro Shop.

Pittsburgh NFL Draft gear available on Steelers' website

The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and many fans will want to gear up and show a little hometown spirit. The 2026 NFL Draft Collection is now available on the Steelers Pro Shop website — fea...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 14h

After a swift deliberation, a jury has convicted Jamal Brooks of attempted homicide and additional charges in the shooting of a police sergeant in Monroeville. More on the trial:

Jury convicts Aliquippa man of shooting Monroeville police sergeant

A Beaver County man accused of shooting a Monroeville police sergeant last year was found guilty Wednesday on all counts. Jamal Brooks, 33, of Aliquippa, faces a mandatory 20 to 40 years in prison for...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 15h

Ben Roethlisberger suggests evicting Pitt from Acrisure Stadium to improve the playing surface. But is that the real solution?

Ben Roethlisberger's idea to fix the grass at Acrisure Stadium? Evict Pitt!

Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has an idea to fix the issue of the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium. Evict Pitt. “You can’t have a professional football team — not...

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Dwight Boddorf, Tarentum's manager and a Marine Corps veteran, has been selected for a Stanford fellowship aimed at integrating veterans into local government.

Tarentum manager among only 11 in country chosen for Stanford fellowship

Tarentum Manager Dwight Boddorf wants to marry his military and municipal backgrounds to help veterans gain hands-on experience in local government. Boddorf is among 11 people nationwide chosen for a fellowship at Stanford University, where he will lear...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 16h

Steelers' Mike Tomlin is baffled by Browns trading Joe Flacco to a division rival. But is Cleveland's GM Andrew Berry ahead of the curve?

Mark Madden: Mike Tomlin is wrong; Andrew Berry did what's best for the Browns

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fairly berated Cleveland GM Andrew Berry for trading quarterback Joe Flacco to AFC North rival Cincinnati: “It doesn’t make sense to me to trade a quarterback that you think enough of to make your (Week 1 starter) ...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 16h

Grammy-winners Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones discuss their unique bond and the nuances of their music careers. Catch their insights and more on their upcoming Pittsburgh show on Oct. 23 at Carnegie Music Hall.

Q&A: Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones set to share stage and stories in Pittsburgh

Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones may have only met for the first time earlier this year, but that hasn’t stopped the emotive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriters from forging a quick bond. Griff...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 17h

Justin Brazeau is off to a strong start with the Penguins, netting 4 goals in his first few games. Is this his breakout season?

Penguins' Justin Brazeau earning keep as top-6 winger to begin season

In 95 NHL appearances prior to joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, the scoring touch demonstrated by Justin Brazeau would best be described as modest. An undrafted free agent signed by the Bruins in earl...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 17h

UPMC is in talks to take over Ohio's Trinity Health System, aiming to enhance healthcare services across eastern Ohio.

UPMC enters takeover talks for Ohio's Trinity Health System

UPMC is looking to absorb Trinity Health System and its three hospitals in eastern Ohio. CommonSpirit Health, the parent organization of Trinity Health System, said in a joint release Wednesday its ha...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 18h

Steelers' Mike Tomlin expresses strong feelings on the Browns trading Joe Flacco to an AFC North rival. Read his candid thoughts

Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin might have said even more about the Joe Flacco trade than he let on

For as much as Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had to say about Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry during his press conference this week, plenty more was expressed while remaining unsaid. Tomlin’s club faces the Cincinnati Bengals...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 18h

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering activist in the transgender rights movement and a Stonewall veteran, has passed away at 78. Her legacy as a 'foundational mother' of the movement will endure.

Miss Major, 'foundational mother' of transgender movement, Stonewall veteran, dies at 78

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, an early activist for transgender rights and one of the protesters in the Stonewall Inn riots that sparked the modern movement for LGBTQ+ equality, has died. She was 78. Miss...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 19h

The Bengals' struggles continue as they face the Steelers this week. With a -80 point differential this season, can they turn it around?

Scouting the Bengals: Steelers opponent has been the NFL’s worst team over the past 4 weeks

SCOUTING THE BENGALS Last meeting Bengals beat Steelers, 19-17, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Pittsburgh. Key matchup Steelers outside linebackers vs. Bengals offensive tackles The Steelers have evolved into a ...

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Every Wednesday, Rob Owen dives into your TV questions. This week: Should Megan Shinn use Lester Holt's signature sign-off? Join the conversation

TV Q&A: Did a local broadcaster borrow a catchphrase?

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Since Megan Shinn started at KDKA as the morning weekend anchor, she signs off with recently reti...

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 21h

Among the stories in Wednesday morning's news: Two people were injured early Wednesday in a Cranberry mobile home fire ... the Allegheny Co. Medical Examiner’s Office has ID'd the victim of a fatal shooting last month in Homewood ... and a crash in Charleroi sends the driver to a local hospital.

Morning Roundup: 2 injured in Cranberry mobile home fire; coroner identifies Homewood shooting victim

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 15: 2 injured in Cranberry mobile home fire Two people were taken to the hospital early Wednesday after a mobile home fire in ...

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A 24-year-old man has died after a shooting in Aliquippa, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner said Wednesday.

Gevod Tyson, who is listed only as living outside Allegheny County, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at an area hospital, the medical examiner said.

Man dies following shooting in Aliquippa

A 24-year-old man has died after a shooting in Aliquippa, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner said Wednesday. Gevod Tyson, who is listed only as living outside Allegheny County, died at 9:05 p.m. Tu...

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It's the 2nd straight season — and the 5th time in the past 9 seasons — that the Bengals and #Steelers meet under the lights. But it's the first Thursday game for Pittsburgh's team in Cincinnati.

Let's scout out the Bengals.

Scouting the Bengals: Steelers opponent has been the NFL’s worst team over the past 4 weeks

SCOUTING THE BENGALS Last meeting Bengals beat Steelers, 19-17, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Pittsburgh. Key matchup Steelers outside linebackers vs. Bengals offensive tackles The Steelers have evolved into a ...

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Airports big and small — including Pittsburgh International Airport — will not play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on TSA operations.

Pittsburgh airport joins others in nation in not playing Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

Airports big and small — including Pittsburgh International Airport — will not play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem where she blames Democrats for the f...

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